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Council approves exception to CalPERS waiting period to rehire retired deputy public works director to finish DIF update
Summary
Vacaville council authorized a temporary rehiring exception under CalPERS rules so retired Deputy Public Works Director Gwen Owens can return as a retired annuitant to complete the city development impact fee (DIF) update; council approved a resolution permitting up to 4–6 months at approximately $102.71 per hour paid from salary savings.
Vacaville City Council on Jan. 14 adopted a resolution permitting a CalPERS exception to the 180-day waiting period so retired annuitant Gwen Owens can be rehired temporarily to finish the city’s development impact fee (DIF) update.
Sandy Hess, the city’s employee relations manager, told the council CalPERS allows agencies to waive the 180-day waiting period in limited circumstances when the retiree possesses special skills needed for a critical, limited-duration project and when the agency’s governing body approves the…
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